Meet our team!

Celeste is the founder of The Learning Nest with five years of tutoring experience. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education and an Indiana Teaching License. She is passionate about helping students thrive in supportive learning environments.

Kelly has over 12 years of experience in early childhood education, specializing in early literacy and fostering a love of reading. She creates safe, engaging environments and partners closely with families to support student growth.

Claudia is a licensed special education teacher with 20 years experience. She loves thinking outside of the box to help her students thrive and build the confidence they need to be successful.

Misty is a licensed special education teacher who brings a caring, supportive approach to helping students grow academically and confidently.

Becky has 17 years of experience in education, including special education and diagnostic settings. She supports students in ELA, math, and IREAD/ILEARN preparation.

Mayo holds a degree in Computer Science and has four years of experience as a paraprofessional. Mayo focuses on building confidence and steady academic progress.

Sandy has 20 years of experience in schools supporting students with special needs. She is bilingual in Spanish and has tutoring experience.

Abby is a college student pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. She enjoys helping young learners build confidence and understanding.

Sara holds a master’s degree in Special Education with a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis. She supports diverse learners through collaborative, student-centered care.

Samantha is a licensed elementary teacher with 13 years of experience. She specializes in one-on-one and small group reading and math instruction.

Jen has experience as an Elementary Classroom Teacher, K–8 Title I Interventionist, and Instructional Coach. Currently serving as a K–2 Resource Teacher, she is passionate about meeting students where they are and providing the individualized support they need to thrive.

Leslie has 7 years of experience working in early childhood education. She believes that making learning fun and building a foundation of comfort and trust between the teacher and student is so important!

Emma is a licensed K–6 elementary teacher and current 2nd grade teacher. She is passionate about helping students build confidence and achieve their goals. With classroom experience as both a long-term 2nd grade teacher and a full-time educator, she enjoys working one-on-one with students to provide personalized support that helps them succeed.

Bailey holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Special Education and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership. With 7 years of K–5 special education experience, she believes every child is capable of learning and strives to help each student reach their full potential.

Lauren holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and has 4 years of experience working with children, including 2 years as a camp counselor. She believes learning should be fun, engaging, and confidence-building, helping students grow both academically and personally.

With 32 years of teaching experience, Tami brings extensive expertise in special education and literacy instruction. She holds a degree and license in Special Education and is Orton-Gillingham trained, with a passion for helping students build strong foundational skills and confidence.

Evie is a special education teacher with 5 years of experience supporting K–8 students. She holds bachelor’s degrees in Elementary Education, Special Education, and Criminal Justice, and is passionate about creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment where every student feels confident and empowered to succeed.

Tanecia is an elementary interventionist experienced in supporting K–3 students through individualized and small-group instruction. Specializes in foundational literacy, IREAD preparation, phonics, fluency, and reading comprehension, with experience using UFLI and Heggerty. Creates a patient, encouraging environment that builds both academic skills and student confidence.

Grace specializes in helping students build strong academic foundations. She provides targeted IREAD preparation for second/third graders and individualized remediation for students, helping each child strengthen skills, build confidence, and succeed in the classroom.

Gabriella has over 10 years of tutoring experience and 4 years of classroom teaching experience. She specializes in helping struggling readers strengthen their skills and build confidence. Having taught English in grades 7–9, she brings expertise in reading intervention, the science of reading, and individualized instructional strategies to help every student reach their full potential.